Notices

The Southern Trail Greenway starts close to the Palatine museum in Rathkeale County Limerick. and travels along the old north Kerry railway line as far as the Kerry Border just outside Abbeyfeale.  In total its 35km long passing through Ardagh- Newcastlewest and the village of panamanic Templeglantine . Its surface is suitable for walking and biding it also has a fiber optic cable running running under the bed of the line and is a vital part of Iarnoad Eireanns Communications System. it offers people an opportunity to Explore West Limerick Rail Heritage at a Leisurely Pace and to stop stop off in the towns along the route and further enhance the tourist potential of west Limerick.  it is envisaged that the Trail will continue into Listowel and ultimately onto tralee in County Kerry as its final destination.

See www.southerntrail.net for further detailed information on the Southern Trail.

A Picture taking of the Abbeyfeale Male choir with Fr.John O’Shea.

The Great Southern Trail (GST) is a free amenity for walking, cycling, running and hiking.Accessible from the rear of the Railway Bar, it is situated on the outskirts of town on the Athea road.It stretches 3km westward to the Kerry border and 35km eastward linking Abbeyfeale with Newcastlewest and Rathkeale.One encounters bridges, streams, woods, a tunnel, various flora, fauna, and wild birds.The trail was originally the Limerick to Tralee railway line. The Abbeyfeale station opened 20 Dec 1880 and officially closed 3 Nov 1975.A bike hire and collection service is available from Pedal Persuits. Contact Jim:+353868134061.